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PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Access to healthy food and healthy living is a big goal for the staff at Bon Secours who work out of the community health hub in Portsmouth. Their outreach near Cradock includes a pantry, which dozens of people visit every Monday. "I work every day, but...

Portsmouth 'community health hub' helps people with pantry, classes, medical access

Hampton, VA

HAMPTON, Va. — A teenager is in the hospital after nearly drowning at a public swimming pool in Hampton on Tuesday. According to Hampton Fire and Rescue, first responders were called to the Riverdale Pool Recreation Association shortly after 11:30 a.m. for a report of a possible drowning. When they arrived, they found CPR was already being performed on a teenage boy.

Teen nearly drowns at public swimming pool in Hampton

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Crews with the Jackalope Festival are busy tearing down the skate park, ramps and bouldering walls on the sand in Virginia Beach, following a busy weekend. "The energy was intense," said Micah Desforges, executive producer of the action sports festival. "We are all feeling over...

Jackalope Fest | Tens of thousands hit the sand for action-packed weekend, organizers say

Norfolk, VA

NORFOLK, Va. — The Ghent Pride "Party at the Palace Shops" is bringing a celebration of Norfolk's LGBTQ+ community on June 20. According to organizers, the event will be a fun evening with music, entertainment, beer, wine, signature cocktails and tasty food from restaurants in the area. There will also be "love locks" to purchase, a silent art auction and more.

Ghent Pride to celebrate Norfolk's LGBTQ+ community with 'Party at the Palace Shops'

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As the weather warms up, beachgoers are itching to dive in and it’s hard to find a summertime cooldown better than a dip in the ocean. But there may be something lurking in Virginia Beach waters this year we don’t see very often.

Portuguese man o' wars could be lurking in local waters

NORFOLK, Va. — Is there a bunny boom happening in Hampton Roads right now?. Typically, when you go for a stroll you may see one or two rabbits in your neighbor’s yard. But this summer, you may be seeing double, or even triple that. We’ve seen the bunny...

Is there a bunny boom in Hampton Roads?

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach City Public Schools is the latest school division in Hampton Roads to start the search for a new superintendent. Dr. Aaron Spence is leaving to lead Loudoun County Public Schools in northern Virginia. On Tuesday, he met with Virginia Beach School Board members to discuss contractual obligations.

Virginia Beach Superintendent meeting with school board members to discuss contractual obligations

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police in Portsmouth are asking for the public's help to find a teenager who hasn't been seen for a week. The Portsmouth Police Department said 14-year-old Dontae Moon was last seen on May 29 near the 3900 block of Twin Pines Road in Churchland. Dontae is...

Teen missing for a week in Portsmouth, last seen in Churchland

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A viral social media video is creating controversy for one Virginia Beach high school. The video appears to show two students ripping down a Pride banner inside Kellam High School. The video, which now has more than 30,000 views on Instagram, shows what appears to...

Students react after Pride flag ripped down at high school in Virginia Beach

NORFOLK, Va. — Police in Norfolk need your help finding a missing teenager. Police said no one has seen 14-year-old Maria Garcia-Perez in almost a week. She was last seen at Norview Middle School on Wednesday, May 31. Maria is about 5'3" tall and weighs about 140 pounds. She...

Norfolk teen missing for nearly a week

NORFOLK, Va. — Community leaders in Norfolk came together Saturday to connect people experiencing homelessness with much need resources. It’s called the “Love Norfolk Block Party.” It’s a community resource fair: a one-day, one-stop shop to help those who need it most. Mechele Hairston and...

‘Love Norfolk’ event connects people experiencing homelessness with needed resources

Chesapeake, VA

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to a fire at TFC Recycling Tuesday afternoon that is believed to be accidental. No one was hurt. Firefighters responded to the facility, which is located on Diamond Hill Road, around 12:30 p.m. Employees had called 911 to report heavy smoke coming from Building 3, where commercial recycling materials are handled.

No one hurt in fire at TFC Recycling in Chesapeake, officials say

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — For over 30 years, Daniele Cutler has lived in Portsmouth and watched the area near downtown and along the High Street corridor transform. “A lot of buildings here that have been something and were changed to something else, usually for the better,” Cutler said. However,...

Portsmouth to reinvent Innovation District

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — No, the story of Shenleigh O'Doodle, a special pup with superpowers, isn't real. But Shenleigh was a real dog. "She was my dog for 14 years, my very first Goldendoodle," said Annesley Hackathorn, author of the children's book 'Shenleigh O'Doodle, Half Golden, Half Poodle'. "I...

Retired Virginia Beach teacher's book teaches life lessons through dogs

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a deadly crash on Independence Boulevard Monday morning. The crash happened near Ewell Road and Five Forks Road and one vehicle was involved. Police didn't say what caused the crash or if anyone else was hurt. The northbound...

Virginia Beach police investigate deadly crash on Independence Boulevard

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A new mobile dental clinic is rolling into Hampton Roads!. The new Healthy Smiles Dental Center van arrived at the Hampton Roads Community Health Center (HRCHC) headquarters in Portsmouth on Friday morning. It's funded by a $500,000 Sentara Cares grant and will serve the most vulnerable groups in Hampton Roads.

New mobile dental clinic opens in Portsmouth

NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk City Council is considering buying MacArthur Center in Downtown Norfolk, months after the mall's owners listed the property for sale. In a letter addressed to council members Tuesday, Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander called for a special meeting Wednesday night to discuss the purchase. According...

Norfolk City Council to vote on $18M purchase of MacArthur Center

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A dog with extreme signs of abuse was found abandoned and dead in Chesapeake around the 900th block of Hollowell Lane on Wednesday morning. The dog, a bully breed with black hair, was left outside near the Chesapeake Transfer Station inside of a plastic tote. The dog was severely emaciated.

Emaciated dog found dead inside a plastic tote in Chesapeake

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It’s been four years since 12 lives were taken at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. Based on the memorial at City Hall Wednesday night with over 100 people, it's clear they won't be forgotten. "Four years ago today, this city was rocked by unspeakable...

Virginia Beach hosts candlelight vigil to honor 12 lost on May 31, 2019

NORFOLK, Va. — Someone shot two women who were asleep in their beds in two separate shootings, overnight. Both women are expected to be OK and are recovering after some shot into their homes, minutes apart. The investigation began when a call about a gunshot victim came in around...

2 women in Norfolk hospitalized after being shot in their homes, police say

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Federal court documents filed Monday show attorneys with the City of Virginia Beach are asking a judge to dismiss the $50 million lawsuit filed over the death of Deshayla Harris. Harris is one of two people who were shot and killed at the Virginia Beach...

Virginia Beach files motion to dismiss $50M unlawful death of Deshayla Harris

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Eight interns graduated Tuesday from a program hosted by the Navy that connects high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to internships and on-the-job training. The Project SEARCH graduation happened at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana in Virginia Beach, marking the end of the...

8 interns graduate from Project SEARCH at NAS Oceana

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It's a case of rock and roll to soothe the soul. The classic rock band 38 Special will headline the 4th annual Veterans Band-Aid Music Festival this weekend at the Holiday Trav-L-Park in Virginia Beach. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the nonprofit Coastal...

Music festival set to raise money for vets with PTSD and TBI

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is honoring fallen firefighters and EMS with a memorial service on Saturday at the Richmond Raceway. Emergency response personnel, government officials, and public safety members will gather to celebrate the courage and dedication of each honoree. One of the fallen being honored is the late...

Fallen Norfolk firefighter among those being honored at memorial service

NORFOLK, Va. — Pride month kicks off with a strong statement from one of the country's leading LGBTQ+ organizations. Leadership for the Human Rights Campaign declared a “State of Emergency” for LGBTQ+ Americans, citing the increase of proposed bills viewed as discriminatory against the community. "When we...

Human Rights Campaign issues 'State of Emergency' warning for LGBTQ+ Americans

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police are investigating after two men were shot in Portsmouth on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency dispatchers said they received a shooting call on Radford Street just before 1:45 p.m. They then received another call about a minute later for another shooting on Carver Circle, which is very close to the Radford Street location.

Shootings under investigation in Portsmouth; two men hospitalized

NORFOLK, Va. — After a series of cars were vandalized last summer, the City of Norfolk has made some upgrades to the cruise parking lot. Director of Parking Ray Stoner said roughly 15 cars were vandalized in the Cedar Grove Lot last cruise season. But after some security upgrades,...

Following car vandalisms last summer, Norfolk increases security at cruise parking lot

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How 'Paws for Charity' helps abused, neglected animals in Hampton Roads

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Have a heart for animals, but can't adopt any more pets? Consider supporting our Paws for Charity fundraiser now through March 22!....

How 'Paws for Charity' helps abused, neglected animals in Hampton Roads

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